April Nesbit

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April Nesbit

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Texas Tech University, 2003

Graduate

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2009

Personal

Religion

Christian: Episcopalian

Profession

Assistant professor

Contact

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April Nesbit (independent) (also known as A. D.) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Oklahoma. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Nesbit completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

April Nesbit received an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in 2003 and a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2009. Her professional experience includes working as an assistant professor. Nesbit has been associated with the American Society of Microbiology, the American Chemical Society, and the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences.

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020

United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020 (June 30 Democratic primary)

United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020 (June 30 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Incumbent Jim Inhofe defeated Abby Broyles, Robert Murphy, Joan Farr, and April Nesbit in the general election for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Inhofe (R)	62.9	979,140
		Abby Broyles (D)	32.8	509,763
		Robert Murphy (L)	2.2	34,435
		Joan Farr (Independent)	1.4	21,652
		April Nesbit (Independent)	0.7	11,371

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,556,361
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Abby Broyles defeated Elysabeth Britt, Sheila Bilyeu, and R.O. Joe Cassity in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abby Broyles	60.4	163,921
		Elysabeth Britt	16.7	45,206
	Submit photo	Sheila Bilyeu	11.9	32,350
	Submit photo	R.O. Joe Cassity	11.0	29,698

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 271,175
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Perry Williams (D)
• Paul Tay (D)
• Tyler Dougherty (D)
• Bevon Rogers (D)
• Mike Workman (D)
• Dylan Billings (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Incumbent Jim Inhofe defeated JJ Stitt, John Tompkins, and Neil Mavis in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Inhofe	74.1	277,868
		JJ Stitt	15.3	57,433
	Submit photo	John Tompkins	6.3	23,563
		Neil Mavis	4.4	16,363

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 375,227
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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April Nesbit completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nesbit's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

April (A.D.) Nesbit is running for U.S. Senate in 2020 to represent the people of Oklahoma. She is a wife of ten years to David, and they have one daughter, Alaina. Together they live in the small town of Ada, Oklahoma and attend St. Luke's Episcopal Church. A.D. Nesbit currently works as an assistant professor at East Central University, which prides itself on superior education for an affordable cost.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Children's Advocacy
• Affordable Healthcare
• Financial Security

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about children's advocacy, including education and keeping families together. We need to listen to educators to design policy that works in the best interests of the students and educators. We also need to help parents provide the best care for their children whether this is affordable day care or dealing with addiction. Finally, the children who were removed from their parents when crossing the border need to be reunited because children belong with their family.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire President Theodore Roosevelt due to his no nonsense views and foresight for future generations.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristic for an elected official is high moral character. This includes being honest, respecting human life, and putting their constituents first. Before taking the oath of any government office, a candidate for a position should be ready to stand up for the people whom they serve.

After moral character, an elected official should be capable of working with a wide variety of people and be able to understand and follow protocols outlines by our laws. These characteristics will enable the official to provide the best possible outcomes for their constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe that I would be a successful officeholder because I know my limits and keep trying until I succeed.

Knowing my limits means that I know when to ask an expert for information or help. It is not possible to be good at everything, and it is critical that an officeholder is working with the best information possible when making a decision. Thus, I will find the best people for advice outside my expertise in order to better serve the people.

Many people do not realize that science research involves countless failures. One example is Thomas Edison testing over 3,000 versions of a light bulb before finding one that worked. As a scientist I have failed many times and kept trying until I found something that worked. The ability to keep trying different options means I have more opportunities to succeed. Thus, I will keep trying until I obtain the best outcome for the constituents who I serve.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the Challenger explode during Kindergarten class. I was not sure what happened, and my mother later explained that the shuttle exploded.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Not counting babysitting, my first job was working for the college cafeteria at Texas Tech University. I worked there for one school year (fall/spring).

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Having missed Easter services, I got "Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia" stuck in my head. However, I often listen to pop/rock such as the Pitch Perfect soundtrack.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The first important quality of the U.S. Senate is how states have equal voice regardless of population size. This gives rural states equal voice to urban states, and I hope to represent the interests of Oklahoma, a rural state. The Senate also continues to disallow electronic devices on the floor, which forces Senators to be prepared ahead of time. Being prepared is a major part of any occupation, especially when making decisions that affect others. Finally, The Senate has the power to ratify treaties, which plays a large role in economy and world relations.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

All presidential appointees should be qualified for the position that is being filled. For example, a person seeking the Secretary of Agriculture should have experience with farming, and the Secretary of Education should have experience working in public schools. These appointees should also be of high moral character and have demonstrated consistent, fair decision-making without bias regarding religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, orientation, socioeconomic status, age, or occupation.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Building relationships is essential for decision making process. Senators in particular should be working together to find the best possible solution for their constituents. These relationships help Senators understand the needs of different parts of the country as well as resources that can be shared for the benefit of the entire United States. United We Stand.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I am most interested in the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions as well as the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. I am also interested in the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Veteran's Affairs.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Former Senator Russ Feingold impressed me with his ability to work with members of both parties with a focus on putting the voice of the people first. Feingold worked on several bipartisan bills including the "Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002" co-sponsored with Senator John McCain.

Senator Feingold also showed high moral character during the impeachment trial of former president Bill Clinton. Senator Feingold put justice before his party when he voted against the motion to dismiss because having the evidence is central to a fair trial.

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Footnotes

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Oklahoma's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

James Lankford (R)

Markwayne Mullin (R)

Representatives

District 1

Kevin Hern (R)

District 2

Josh Brecheen (R)

District 3

Frank Lucas (R)

District 4

Tom Cole (R)

District 5

Stephanie Bice (R)

Republican Party (7)